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Gajakesari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (śilpa)Gajakesari (गजकेसरि) is a sculpture found at the temple of Vijayeśvara, at the southern side, superstructure of eastern śālā.—A lion is bouncing upon an elephant. The sketch of it can be seen at Bachinagudda. All round the Vimāna are carved dwarf figures of gaṇa. Some of them are atlantsand strong. Someare elegant and beautiful. There was a prākāra wall with a pavilion for Nandin but they are no more in situ. With this we come to the end of Vijayaśvara temple.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Ends with: Grahanigajakeshari, Shulagajakeshari, Unmadagajakeshari.
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